Justin Lamson — Stanford’s backup quarterback who typically enters the game in short-yardage situations — ran for two touchdowns in the first quarter, both from two yards out to give the Cardinal a 14-0 lead after one. He has seven rushing touchdowns this season, setting the Stanford record by a quarterback.

In Cal's go-ahead touchdown in the final quarter, he had catches of 36 and 22 yards, he latter for a touchdown. Both were finger-tip catches.STAT OF THE GAME: Fernando Mendoza was sacked six times, but still led the Bears in rushing with 35 yards.

Mendoza triggered a four-play, 82-yard scoring drive with a 50-yard scramble to the Stanford 32 and a penalty against the Cardinal advanced the ball to the 22. His run was the longest by a Cal quarterback in at least 25 years, according to Cal athletics.